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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils Two of Africa’s Most Anticipated Openings Of 2026
This year, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is introducing two of the continent’s most anticipated escapes for 2026: a barefoot-luxury eco-lodge on Zanzibar’s peaceful southeast coast and an intimate safari retreat set deep within Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.
Dusit International strengthens India expansion with signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations, to introduce Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Slated to open in 2031 amidst the tranquil Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, one of India’s most sought-after destinations for spirituality, wellness and adventure tourism, the project is envisioned as an upscale mixed-use development that combines contemporary hospitality with immersive, wellness-led experiences inspired by the surrounding natural landscape.
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Achieves ASEAN MICE Venue Certification
Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok has achieved top certification under the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS) and the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS), following a THB 8 million investment in event technology and venue enhancements. The certification recognises the hotel’s operational and service standards and strengthens its position for corporate meetings, conferences, incentive programmes, events and weddings in Bangkok’s connected Sukhumvit district. In the latest AMVS audit, the hotel ranked among Thailand’s top five highest-scoring meeting venues.
IHG Hotels & Resorts brings HUALUXE to the Taiwan market with Taipei signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed HUALUXE Taipei in partnership with Fullon Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s debut in the Taiwan market and another step forward in bringing HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts to more markets around the world. Expected to open in 2026, the hotel builds on the partners’ successful collaboration on voco Chiayi and IHG’s growing presence in the Taiwan market.
Al Habtoor Polo Resort’s All-New Summer Tent Arrives
Al Habtoor Polo Resort is giving guests a fresh way to gather, dine, and beat the heat with the arrival of its new Summer Tent at Horse & Hound. Spacious, fully air-conditioned, and pet-friendly, the tent adds a lively seasonal dimension to the resort’s beloved Horse & Hound, with weekly entertainment, live sport, generous dining offers, and family-friendly experiences creating plenty of room for long leisurely afternoons and spirited evenings with friends.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Zon Hotels (Mumbai) Private Limited to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel marks a significant addition to IHG’s luxury portfolio in India and further strengthens its presence in Mumbai, one of the country’s leading commercial and hospitality markets. Located in Goregaon, one of Mumbai’s thriving western suburbs, InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon will feature 350 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 70 suites. Strategically positioned between Andheri and Malad, the hotel will offer seamless connectivity across the city, providing an ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers. This signing expands IHG’s luxury presence in Mumbai and reinforces its commitment to growth in one of India’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, Opens its Doors to Guests
Hilton today announced the opening of Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, an individually remarkable new addition to Curio Collection’s global portfolio of unique hotels, created to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
Hilton has announced the signing and upcoming conversion of Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, expanding Hilton’s presence in the Florida Keys. The waterfront resort, located on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, Florida with direct marina access, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026. The property is owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors and will be managed by Hilton.
The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Music City
Designed to capture the rich culture and lively spirit of Music City, The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, debuts today as an epicenter of art, music and cuisine in Nashville’s budding Bankers Alley District. Following a multi-million-dollar transformation by ownership RLJ Lodging Trust and rebrand to Tapestry Collection by Hilton, The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley introduces refreshed interiors, curated meeting and event spaces, creative amenities and a “write your own story” experience where every guest is the artist shaping the unique narrative of their stay - all set within the historic 1900s era Gray & Dudley Hardware Co. building. The boutique hotel’s art-forward reimagination arrives in tandem with an overarching revitalization of the iconic Second Avenue Historic District, bridging the city’s robust creative arts and entertainment scenes for a reinvigorated destination that introduces guests to the true cultural character of Nashville.
LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Hakone, Japan’s Premier Hot Spring Destination
Hilton has announced an agreement with THE SANKEI BUILDING CO., LTD. and HASEKO Real Estate Development, Inc. to bring LXR Hotels & Resorts to Hakone Gora, Kanagawa. Scheduled to open in summer 2028, the hotel will be managed by Hilton and marks the first Hilton hotel in Hakone.
Faial island’s first five-star hotel, The Book Hotel, will open its doors in June
Faial island’s first five-star hotel, The Book Hotel, will open its doors in June 2026, setting a new benchmark for hospitality in the Azores. Located on Faial island - known as the blue island for the hydrangeas that bloom across its landscape - the Book Hotel is a new boutique hotel that combines heritage, culture and contemporary luxury, bringing a new level of high-end hospitality to one of Portugal’s most captivating island destinations.
Villa Argentina and Villa Orsula Reopen in Dubrovnik Following Landmark Transformation
Adriatic Luxury Hotels has announced the reopening of Villa Argentina and Villa Orsula, welcoming guests from August 2026 following the transformation of two of the city’s most recognisable coastal properties. Positioned beside Dubrovnik’s historic city walls and overlooking Lokrum Island, the Adriatic and the Old Town, the neighbouring hotels return with renewed interiors, expanded outdoor spaces and a reconfigured layout designed to maximise light, views and privacy.